Sunday, March 25, 2012

This post was first published on my other blog "Another Drop In The Bucket" on 1-27-11.

My first attempt at a food post. I figure at least this way I can't lose the recipe!

I've been craving this soup since the first time I made it a few weeks ago. I had never had split peas before and wasn't sure I would like them so I stuck to the recipe the first time. I hate fresh peas, so dried split peas was a leap of faith for me. This soup is delicious and filling. Best of all, Liam loves it!

Melt the butter in a large stockpot over medium heat. Add onion and salt and pepper, cook for 2-3 minutes. Add garlic, cook for an additional 30 seconds. Add curry powder and cayenne, cook for another 30 seconds. Make sure you do not allow the onion and garlic to brown. Add broth and peas, bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer for one hour. Add carrots and potatoes, continue simmering until vegetables reach the desired tenderness, about 20 minutes. (This will vary depending on how thick your vegetables are.) Using a stick blender, puree soup until it reaches desired consistency. I like mine nice and thick but not too pureed that it's like baby food. You may need to add water if you like a little thinner soup. Serve with a dollop of plain yogurt and a sprinkling of crushed red pepper.

Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Seriously, this is the forecast here for the next few days. I think Minnesota forgot that it's only early March!

Sedum

I even got to work in the garden!

Before: the doggies have been digging. Bad doggies!

After: All cleaned up and holes filled!

With the forecast we've got, I may be eating fresh chives bu the end of the week!

My favorite garden ornament: a frog I found in the previous owner's garbage pile. Froggie ain't got no eyeballs.

Filling flats to start seeds. Not often I do that outdoors in March!

I started my edibles in the basement this week. Tomatoes, peppers, eggplant so far. We'll see what else I get around to by the end of the week. It's going to be hard to dedicate time indoors with this gorgeous forecast!

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Sometimes I think there isn't enough time in this life to get good at as many things as I would like to be good at. I am currently trying to be a good at being a mother, wife, and athlete. I have been a runner since age 5 (I'd tell you what year but that would just make me look old!), a wife since 2007, and a mother since 2010.